INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-103EAU12730Hazard switch “ ”With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-ard light (simultaneous flashing of allturn signal lights).The hazard light is used in case of anemergency or to warn other driverswhen your vehicle is stopped where itmight be a traffic hazard.CAUTION:ECA10060Do not use the hazard light for an ex-tended length of time, otherwise thebattery may discharge.EAU12820Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the lefthandlebar grip. To disengage theclutch, pull the lever toward the handle-bar grip. To engage the clutch, releasethe lever. The lever should be pulledrapidly and released slowly for smoothclutch operation.The clutch lever is equipped with aclutch switch, which is part of the igni-tion circuit cut-off system. (See page3-17.)EAU12870Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the leftside of the engine and is used in com-bination with the clutch lever whenshifting the gears of the 6-speed con-stant-mesh transmission equipped onthis motorcycle.1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal5VXE1.book Page 10 Monday, February 9, 2004 5:39 PM